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KV61 FTO

2011 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,593 mi
Last recorded76,593 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda MX-536,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV61 FTO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 76,593 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres Have Edge Wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 72,723 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2023 64,317 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2022 57,929 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general under body corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2021 49,431 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 49,430 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 42,201 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 42,201 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 29,555 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 19,886 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 19,884 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 15,750 miles

Both rear and nearside front tyres perished

Pass 25 Apr 2016 12,116 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 12,116 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 10,990 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 7,531 miles

eng man light on

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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KV61 FTO is a 2011 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 36,971 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV61 FTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 15 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV61 FTO registered?

KV61 FTO is a 2011 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 September 2011.

Is KV61 FTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV61 FTO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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